The United States has prohibited the import of new humanoid robots manufactured in China, marking a significant expansion of technology restrictions between the two economic powers.
The ban targets the rapidly growing sector of advanced robotics, which has become a focal point in the broader strategic competition over artificial intelligence and automation capabilities.
Beijing responded swiftly to the announcement, with officials stating that China would take "necessary measures" in response to what it described as unjustified trade barriers.
The reaction underscores the escalating diplomatic friction surrounding technology exports and intellectual property protections.
This development arrives against a backdrop of intensifying trade hostilities.
China’s Ministry of Commerce recently imposed sanctions on 10 US technology companies, prohibiting them from exporting dual-use items with both civilian and military applications to the United States.